Description
Chocolate-Filled Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with an irresistibly gooey center of melted chocolate. With crisp edges and a rich molten middle, these bakery-style cookies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and customizable, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate squares or thick chocolate spread (for filling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
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Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and place a piece of chocolate or spoonful of spread in the center.
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Cover with more dough and pinch edges to seal completely.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and tops are just set.
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Cool 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitute chocolate filling with caramel, peanut butter, or hazelnut spread.
- Top with sea salt for a gourmet finish.
- Add espresso powder or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Freeze unbaked filled dough balls and bake directly from frozen as needed.
- Microwave baked cookies for 10 seconds to re-melt the center.
